Tuna Bolognese with Kalamata Olives

This simple tuna and pasta recipe packs enormous flavor and can be done in less than 20 min!

When time is tight and hunger strikes, this quick-cooking Italian inspired dish will save the day with its simple ingredients! Its humbleness belies a flavor that's nothing short of symphonic. A meal you won't soon forget and will become a go to favorite!

Tuna Bolognese with Kalamata olives

Serves 2

Ingredients:

• 1 packet of Spaghetti pasta (I prefer to use Gluten Free pasta)

• 12 ounces of you favorite marinara sauce (I highly recommend Rao's brand)

• 1 can of tuna fish in olive oil drained

• 2-3 large garlic cloves chopped

• 1 medium red onion diced

• Half tablespoon of Italian herb seasoning

• Kalamata olives pitted and sliced in half

• 1 tablespoon of olive oil

• Salt and Pepper to taste

• Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes

Directions:

1. Prepare pasta per the packaging instructions

2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium pot on medium heat

3. Once heated, add onions and saute until slightly translucent

4. Stir in the chopped garlic and cook for another 30 sec or until fragrant

5. Add the tuna fish and Italian seasoning. Mix together and break up the tuna while cooking for another minute.

6. Add marinara sauce and Kalamata olives to the pot and combine

7. Taste sauce and add salt and pepper to taste

8. Simmer on low heat for 15 min

9. Divide cooked pasta between serving bowls and top with warm tuna bolognese sauce

10. Optional: top it off with grated parmesan cheese or red pepper flakes for an extra spice kick

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